ABOUT US
A profession united. A community inspired.
We connect professionals, develop future-ready leaders and build a stronger profession through collaboration, learning and community impact.
Who we are · Vision & mission · History · President’s corner · Officers · Past presidents · Theme of the year · By-laws & law · Our logo
WHO WE ARE
Excellence, growth and service.
PICPA Abu Dhabi Affiliate is more than a professional organization. We are a thriving community of Filipino accounting and finance professionals in the UAE, united by a shared commitment to excellence, growth and service.
We connect professionals, develop future-ready leaders, create meaningful opportunities, and build a stronger profession through collaboration, learning and community impact.
Our vision
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is an organization of certified public accountants committed to the professional excellence of its members and to nation-building, with a global perspective.
Our mission
To promote, uphold and maintain high standards in the accountancy profession; to serve the best interests of the members and the stakeholders; and to contribute to the attainment of national and global goals.
These can be achieved through a responsive organizational structure, committed leadership, effective professional development programs, strict implementation of professional ethics, promotion of high standards of accounting education, and advocacy of and participation in relevant national concerns.
HISTORY
Our story
The history of PICPA Abu Dhabi Affiliate is being prepared. Meanwhile, meet the past presidents who have led the affiliate since FY 2003–2004.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
A message from our President
Lez Arly Magdadaro, CPA, CMA, CSCA
President, FY 2026–2027
The President’s message for FY 2026–2027 will be published here.
LEADERSHIP
FY 2026–2027 Officers
Lez Arly Magdadaro, CPA, CMA, CSCA
President
Chuchi Hontanosas, CPA
Executive Vice President
Janyx Miryll Langgacao, CPA
Secretary
Kharla Lou Maulod, CPA
Treasurer
OUR LEGACY
Past Presidents
The leaders who have guided PICPA Abu Dhabi since FY 2003–2004, in order of term.
| President | Term |
|---|---|
| Dorie Rafael | FY 2003–2004 |
| Jun Tiu | FY 2004–2005 |
| Alfred Geronimo | FY 2005–2006 |
| Rogel Bonagua | FY 2006–2007 |
| Baltazar Junio | FY 2007–2008 |
| Rodel Tibe | FY 2008–2009 |
| Romin Reyes | FY 2009–2010 |
| Mylin Millan | FY 2010–2011 |
| Glenda Fernando | FY 2011–2012 |
| Arnel Laigo | FY 2012–2013 |
| Williard Maquirang | FY 2013–2014 |
| Antonio Gimena Jr. | FY 2014–2015 |
| Albert Prieto | FY 2015–2016 |
| Marybeth Junio | FY 2016–2017 |
| Silveriano Prieto Jr. | FY 2016–2017 |
| Ma. Sharina De Dios | FY 2017–2018 |
| Johann Salangsang | FY 2018–2019 |
| Marie Angelica Alulod | FY 2020–2021 |
| Loida Haydee Reyes | FY 2021–2022 |
| Kathleen Gonzalez | FY 2022–2023 |
| Chad Myko Bayon-on | FY 2023–2024 |
| Jonathan Dela Cruz | FY 2024–2025 |
| Mildred Mumar | FY 2025–2026 |
THEME OF THE YEAR
EMPOWER
Elevating the Filipino CPA Towards Ethical Leadership and Global Excellence.
GOVERNANCE
By-laws and the law that governs our profession
PICPA Abu Dhabi By-Laws
The signed By-Laws (19 November 2024) are available from the affiliate on request. Contact us.
PICPA National By-Laws
The by-laws of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants are available from the affiliate on request. Request a copy.
About the Philippine Accountancy Act
Republic Act No. 9298, otherwise known as the “Philippine Accountancy Act of 2004”, is the law that regulates the practice of the accounting profession in the Philippines. The law recognizes the invaluable contributions of accountants to nation building and development.
PICPA National Certificate
The affiliate’s recognition from PICPA National. Certificate image to follow.
IDENTITY
The PICPA logo
The PICPA logo is a stylized graphic presentation of the letters C, P and A for CPAs. It is a geometric design of clasped hands, symbolizing the unification of accounting groups into a solid, cohesive and responsive national organization of CPAs.
The clear and concise design, with elements emanating from the top and bottom and neatly meeting at the center, also shows the unification of the kindred and diverse components of the accounting profession. The balanced perspective of the design represents the basic objective of accountants: balanced accounts in all transactions.
The colors of the logo are green and blue: green to signify growth toward the ultimate goal of the organization, and blue to symbolize the vastness and universality of the accounting profession. The dark blue and green arrows at the center, going outward and duplicated in lighter shades, signify accountants’ objectivity and expansiveness as they discharge their functions as guardians of business and the economy.
